PT - JOURNAL ARTICLE ED - Wilke, William S. AU - Larson, David B. AU - Koenig, Harold G. TI - Is God good for your health? The role of spirituality in medical care DP - 2000 Feb 01 TA - Cleveland Clinic Journal of Medicine PG - 80--84 VI - 67 IP - 2 4099 - http://www.ccjm.org/content/67/2/80.short 4100 - http://www.ccjm.org/content/67/2/80.full SO - Cleve Clin J Med2000 Feb 01; 67 AB - Many studies have found that religious belief and practice have a positive effect on physical and mental health, although the topic needs more research. As religious beliefs may affect both health and health-promoting behavior, physicians should try to understand their patients’ beliefs.